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 529 light weight will not damage the most elaborate coiffure. A sketch is given of a very becoming hood of this kind, which can be quite simply arranged by folding the scarf in the centre, and then using it with the double lace, draping it once round the head and securing it at the side with a safety hook and eye. This fastening is entirely hidden by a cluster of roses, a picturesque touch which adds greatly to the charm of the hood. Other flowers might be substituted to suit the rest of the toilette, or a bow of velvet or ribbon might be used instead. As a Mantilla A more fanciful arrangement of a scarf in the shape of a mantilla is the subject of DRESS i A Mechlin lace scarf worn as a fichu. This is a most becoming style in which to wear a scarf our last remarks, and for a drapery of this kind, Spanish lace, either white or black, is most appropriate. The folds of lace are doubled in this case also, and draped round the head, where they must be lightly pinned to the hair behind a tall Spanish comb of dark tortoiseshell. The long lace ends are then brought across the front of the bodice and taken lightly over the shoulder, so that they fall gracefully on to the back of the skirt. This way of wearing a scarf is becoming to every age and figure, but perhaps more particularly is it suited to the tall, graceful brunette, on whom it looks peculiarly " at home." The hair, of course, should be carefully dressed in order that the comb may be in the correct position for the mantilla to hang in graceful folds, or the effact is lost. The following; are good firms for supplying lualerials, etc. iiicntione<i in this Section: Messrs. Clark & Co. (Dyeintf and Cle,inin;{) ; Grenfell, Hrazier &■ Co. (Jewenerjr) ; Horrochses' (Lon^cloths and Shectinjfs, Wholesale only) : London Glove Co. (Gloves) ; J. H. B. Oawson. Ltd. (Storic Baby fanu) The scarf used as an evening hood. Such a wrap will not disarrange an elaborate coiffure The lace worn as a shoulder scarf. Th s mode lends a chautning finishing touch to an evening gown